What does 鸿雁 in Chinese mean?

What is the meaning of the word 鸿雁 in Chinese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use 鸿雁 in Chinese.

The word 鸿雁 in Chinese means Swan Goose, swan goose. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word 鸿雁

Swan Goose

noun

swan goose

noun (large migratory goose)

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阿尔弗雷达·默克注意到诗中野雁的和谐之声与《诗经》其他地方如尤其在《鸿雁》中表现出的难以形容的悲伤之间的显著对比(75;和注释8,312)。
Alfreda Murck notes the striking contrast between the harmonious sounds of the wild geese in this poem with the ineffable sadness expressed elsewhere in the Shijing, such as in particular, in the "Wild Geese" poem (75; and, note 8, 312).

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